From The Editor

THE two most important seasons of the Christian year

PRAYER

That in the crucible of faith that’s lived out loud

Spiritual healing

The Big Question was most valuable in the March 2019

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘Have you been inspired by stories of personal sacrifice?’

A vulnerable Messiah

Ron Ferguson considers the Easter story.

’He will not fail’

The Moderator, the Rt Rev Susan Brown bids farewell to readers in the final column of her year.

Biblical animals

As the donkey plays a key part in this month’s Easter story, Jackie Macadam focuses on the stories of the animals in the Bible.

’All we need to know’

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Susan Brown, leads us on a journey of Holy Week discovery.

‘God is the heart’

Jackie Macadam describes the life of the Rev Dr Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in London and learns about the church’s work with those on the margins and the ecumenical HeartEdge movement.

The Big Picture

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A lovely and largely unexplored part of Scotland

John R Hume encounters a hidden church in Argyll.

Celebrating 150 years of care

In a new series celebrating the 150th anniversary of social care in the Church, Thomas Baldwin looks at the work of The Bungalow in Stonehaven.

“No man is an island”

Connor Macfadyen describes his faith journey.

Walking together with the Guild

Lynne McNeil reports on a new project bridging the generations and spearheaded by the Church of Scotland Guild.

Army chaplains mark royal centenary

Thomas Baldwin reports on a significant anniversary for army chaplains.

PARISH NEWS

An embroidery group at Meldrum and Bourtie Parish Church

Church’s South African link

Thomas Baldwin reports on a Greenock congregation’s memorial to a pioneering South African teacher.

The road to recovery

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers explains why life is too short to harbour grudges.

Making the most of Lent

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reminds readers of the 40

Power and powerlessness

In his series considering themes of slavery, the Rev Richard Baxter emphasises the importance of grace.

REVIEWS

Essays on Theology, Ethics and Education in Honour

CROSSWORDS

16 Hat Ernest with a word of hesitation had in old